White Sox Embrace Chicago’s New Pope

The Chicago White Sox have officially claimed the recently elected Pope Leo XIV as part of their team legacy.

Born in Chicago, Robert F. Prevost was elected last week, which sparked a friendly rivalry between the White Sox and the Chicago Cubs over his allegiance.

Confusion arose when various reports suggested the Pope might favor the Cubs. It was noted that he had allegedly declared support for both teams. However, the debate seemed to solidify when Pope Leo XIV’s brother, John Prevost, stated in an interview that the Pope has always been a Sox fan.

“He has never been a Cubs fan, so I’m not sure where that came from. He’s always been on our side,” John told reporters.

The White Sox proudly shared a video featuring those remarks on their social media, celebrating the news. “Hey Chicago, he’s a Sox fan!” the team proclaimed.

They even went as far as to create a special White Sox jersey, playfully announcing that it has the Pope’s name on it, while a Sox hat is already en route to Rome. “Clergy are always welcome at our ballpark,” they added.

“The White Sox proudly congratulate the South Side on its own,” the team stated.

Following this playful victory, the team produced graphics highlighting the Pope as “very unique to the South Side,” marking him as the 268th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

Former Sox pitcher Eric Fedde, now with the St. Louis Cardinals, was quoted saying he felt sympathy for the Pope, joking about the challenges of supporting a struggling team last season.

Fedde remarked, “Well, maybe he had to look at us and pray a few times.”

Notable figures, including former President Barack Obama, have also been recognized as fans of the White Sox, joining a diverse group that includes Pablo Picasso and actor Mr. T.